Matthews Middle School vs Prairie Grove Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthews Middle School
Island Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
Prairie Grove Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
552 students
| Measure | Matthews Middle School Island Lake, Illinois | Prairie Grove Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #208 of 670 | #270 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6293 of 15,369 | #10822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 451 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Island Lake | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Grove Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 56.2).
- •Prairie Grove Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Prairie Grove Elem School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Prairie Grove Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 43.7%).
- •Matthews Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.1).
- •Prairie Grove Elem School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 451.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Matthews Middle School better than Prairie Grove Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Grove Elem School ranks higher (70.7 vs 56.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Matthews Middle School and Prairie Grove Elem School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Island Lake and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthews Middle School: 451. Prairie Grove Elem School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthews Middle School and Prairie Grove Elem School rank in Illinois?
Matthews Middle School is 208th of 670 and Prairie Grove Elem School is 270th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).